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Isaac was the father of Jacob. Jacob was the father of Judah and his brothers. <a href="/esv/matthew/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, <a href="/bsb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. <a href="/blb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Abraham begat Isaac, and Isaac begat Jacob, and Jacob begat Judah and his brothers. <a href="/kjv/matthew/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren; <a href="/nkjv/matthew/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Abraham begot Isaac, Isaac begot Jacob, and Jacob begot Judah and his brothers. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Abraham fathered Isaac, Isaac fathered Jacob, and Jacob fathered Judah and his brothers. <a href="/nasb/matthew/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> To Abraham was born Isaac; and to Isaac, Jacob; and to Jacob, Judah and his brothers; <a href="/lsb/matthew/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac was the father of Jacob, and Jacob was the father of Judah and his brothers. <a href="/amp/matthew/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers [who became the twelve tribes of Israel]. <a href="/csb/matthew/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Abraham fathered Isaac, Isaac fathered Jacob, Jacob fathered Judah and his brothers, <a href="/hcsb/matthew/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Abraham fathered Isaac, Isaac fathered Jacob, Jacob fathered Judah and his brothers, <a href="/asv/matthew/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judah and his brethren; <a href="/erv/matthew/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judah and his brethren; <a href="/gwt/matthew/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> [Abraham] was the father of Isaac, [Isaac] the father of Jacob, [Jacob] the father of Judah and his brothers. <a href="/isv/matthew/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Abraham fathered Isaac, Isaac fathered Jacob, and Jacob fathered Judah and his brothers. <a href="/msb/matthew/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. <a href="/net/matthew/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, <a href="/nheb/matthew/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, <a href="/wbt/matthew/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judah and his brethren; <a href="/wey/matthew/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Abraham was the father of Isaac; Isaac of Jacob; Jacob of Judah and his brothers. <a href="/web/matthew/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Abraham became the father of Isaac. Isaac became the father of Jacob. Jacob became the father of Judah and his brothers. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Abraham begot Isaac, and Isaac begot Jacob, and Jacob begot Judah and his brothers, <a href="/blb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Abraham begat Isaac, and Isaac begat Jacob, and Jacob begat Judah and his brothers. <a href="/ylt/matthew/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Abraham begat Isaac, and Isaac begat Jacob, and Jacob begat Judah and his brethren, <a href="/slt/matthew/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob: and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Abraham begot Isaac. And Isaac begot Jacob. And Jacob begot Judas and his brethren. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Abraham conceived Isaac. And Isaac conceived Jacob. And Jacob conceived Judah and his brothers. <a href="/nabre/matthew/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Abraham became the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Abraham begot Isaac; Isaac begot Jacob; Jacob begot Judah and his brothers; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Abraham begot Isaaq, Isaaq begot Jaqob, Jaqob begot Yehuda and his brothers.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Abraham begot Isaac: Isaac begot Jacob: Jacob begot Judah and his brothers: <a href="/godbey/matthew/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judah and his brothers; <a href="/haweis/matthew/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Abraham begat Isaac, and Isaac begat Jacob, and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren, <a href="/mace/matthew/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judas and his brethren. <a href="/wey/matthew/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Abraham was the father of Isaac; Isaac of Jacob; Jacob of Judah and his brothers. <a href="/worrell/matthew/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judah and his brothers; <a href="/worsley/matthew/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Abraham begat Isaac, and Isaac begat Jacob, and Jacob begat Judah and his brethren; <a href="/parallel/matthew/1-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=7" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/1.htm">The Genealogy of Jesus</a> 1This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: 2<a href="/greek/11.htm" title="11: Abraam (N-NMS) -- Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch.">Abraham</a> <a href="/greek/1080.htm" title="1080: egennēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.">was the father of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2464.htm" title="2464: Isaak (N-AMS) -- (Hebrew), Isaac, the patriarch. Of Hebrew origin; Isaac, the son of Abraham.">Isaac,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/2464.htm" title="2464: Isaak (N-NMS) -- (Hebrew), Isaac, the patriarch. Of Hebrew origin; Isaac, the son of Abraham.">Isaac</a> <a href="/greek/1080.htm" title="1080: egennēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.">the father of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2384.htm" title="2384: Iakōb (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jacob, the progenitor of the Israelites.">Jacob,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/2384.htm" title="2384: Iakōb (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jacob, the progenitor of the Israelites.">Jacob</a> <a href="/greek/1080.htm" title="1080: egennēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.">the father of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2455.htm" title="2455: Ioudan (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Judas, the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region.">Judah</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphous (N-AMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers.</a> 3Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/21-2.htm">Genesis 21:2-3</a> So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised. / And Abraham gave the name Isaac to the son Sarah bore to him. <a href="/genesis/25-26.htm">Genesis 25:26</a> After this, his brother came out grasping Esau’s heel; so he was named Jacob. And Isaac was sixty years old when the twins were born. <a href="/genesis/29-35.htm">Genesis 29:35</a> And once more she conceived and gave birth to a son and said, “This time I will praise the LORD.” So she named him Judah. Then Leah stopped having children. <a href="/genesis/35-23.htm">Genesis 35:23</a> The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. <a href="/genesis/46-12.htm">Genesis 46:12</a> The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul. <a href="/genesis/49-8.htm">Genesis 49:8-10</a> Judah, your brothers shall praise you. Your hand shall be on the necks of your enemies; your father’s sons shall bow down to you. / Judah is a young lion—my son, you return from the prey. Like a lion he crouches and lies down; like a lioness, who dares to rouse him? / The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. <a href="/ruth/4-18.htm">Ruth 4:18-22</a> Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron, / Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab, / Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, ... <a href="/1_chronicles/2-1.htm">1 Chronicles 2:1-2</a> These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. <a href="/1_chronicles/5-1.htm">1 Chronicles 5:1-2</a> These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. / And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph. <a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Luke 3:33-34</a> the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah, / the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor, <a href="/hebrews/7-14.htm">Hebrews 7:14</a> For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests. <a href="/romans/9-7.htm">Romans 9:7-13</a> Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring. / For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.” ... <a href="/john/8-39.htm">John 8:39</a> “Abraham is our father,” they replied. “If you were children of Abraham,” said Jesus, “you would do the works of Abraham. <a href="/acts/7-8.htm">Acts 7:8</a> Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs. <a href="/galatians/3-16.htm">Galatians 3:16</a> The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brothers;Abraham.<a href="/genesis/21-2.htm">Genesis 21:2-5</a> For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him… <a href="/joshua/24-2.htm">Joshua 24:2,3</a> And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, even Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nachor: and they served other gods… <a href="/1_chronicles/1-28.htm">1 Chronicles 1:28</a> The sons of Abraham; Isaac, and Ishmael.Isaac begat.<a href="/genesis/25-26.htm">Genesis 25:26</a> And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau's heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare them.<a href="/joshua/24-4.htm">Joshua 24:4</a> And I gave unto Isaac Jacob and Esau: and I gave unto Esau mount Seir, to possess it; but Jacob and his children went down into Egypt.<a href="/1_chronicles/1-34.htm">1 Chronicles 1:34</a> And Abraham begat Isaac. The sons of Isaac; Esau and Israel.Jacob begat.<a href="/genesis/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32-35</a> And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me… <a href="/genesis/30-5.htm">Genesis 30:5-20</a> And Bilhah conceived, and bare Jacob a son… <a href="/genesis/35-16.htm">Genesis 35:16-19</a> And they journeyed from Bethel; and there was but a little way to come to Ephrath: and Rachel travailed, and she had hard labour… Juda.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-3.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/amos/7-16.htm">Isaac</a> <a href="/malachi/3-6.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/revelation/7-5.htm">Juda</a> <a href="/malachi/3-4.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/jude/1-1.htm">Judas</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/1-17.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/matthew/1-3.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/matthew/8-11.htm">Isaac</a> <a href="/matthew/1-15.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/matthew/1-3.htm">Juda</a> <a href="/matthew/1-3.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/matthew/1-3.htm">Judas</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 1</div>1. <a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">The genealogy of Jesus from Abraham to Joseph.</a> 18. <a href="/matthew/1-18.htm">He is miraculously conceived of the Holy Spirit by the Virgin Mary.</a> 19. <a href="/matthew/1-19.htm">The angel satisfies the doubts of Joseph, </a> 21. <a href="/matthew/1-21.htm">and declares the names and office of Jesus;</a> 25. <a href="/matthew/1-25.htm">Jesus is born</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Abraham was the father of Isaac Abraham, originally named Abram, is a central figure in the Bible, known as the father of the Jewish nation. His story begins in <a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12</a>, where God calls him to leave his homeland and promises to make him a great nation. The birth of Isaac is significant as it fulfills God's promise to Abraham and Sarah, despite their old age, highlighting themes of faith and divine intervention. Isaac's birth is a pivotal moment in biblical history, marking the continuation of God's covenant with Abraham's descendants. This lineage is crucial as it sets the stage for the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who is a descendant of Abraham, fulfilling the promise that through Abraham's seed all nations would be blessed (<a href="/genesis/22-18.htm">Genesis 22:18</a>).Isaac the father of Jacob Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah, is a patriarch whose life is detailed in Genesis. His role as the father of Jacob is significant in the continuation of the Abrahamic covenant. Isaac's life is marked by his near-sacrifice on Mount Moriah, a foreshadowing of Christ's sacrifice. Jacob, originally named by his parents, later becomes Israel, the father of the twelve tribes. The transition from Isaac to Jacob represents the passing of God's promises to the next generation. Jacob's story, including his vision of the ladder to heaven and his wrestling with God, underscores themes of struggle and divine blessing, which are central to the narrative of God's chosen people.and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers Jacob, also known as Israel, had twelve sons who became the patriarchs of the twelve tribes of Israel. Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, is particularly significant as the tribe of Judah becomes the royal line from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descend. This lineage is prophesied in <a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a>, where Jacob blesses Judah, stating that the scepter will not depart from him, indicating the future kingship and the coming of the Messiah. Judah's brothers, representing the other tribes, play crucial roles in the history of Israel, but it is through Judah that the promise of a savior is fulfilled. This genealogy emphasizes God's sovereign plan and the fulfillment of His promises through specific family lines.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a> Known as the father of faith, Abraham is a central figure in the Bible. God made a covenant with him, promising that he would be the father of many nations (<a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1-3</a>). 2. <a href="/topical/i/isaac.htm">Isaac</a> The son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac was the child of promise, born when his parents were advanced in age. His life is a testament to God's faithfulness. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a> The son of Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob was later named Israel. He had twelve sons who became the patriarchs of the twelve tribes of Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> One of Jacob's twelve sons, Judah is significant as the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. 5. <a href="/topical/j/judah's_brothers.htm">Judah's Brothers</a> Refers to the other sons of Jacob, who together with Judah, formed the twelve tribes of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy.htm">The Importance of Genealogy</a> Understanding the genealogy of Jesus helps us see the fulfillment of God's promises throughout history. It reminds us of God's faithfulness and sovereignty. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience.htm">Faith and Obedience</a> Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob each demonstrated faith and obedience to God, despite their flaws. This encourages us to trust God and follow His guidance in our own lives. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_choice.htm">God's Sovereign Choice</a> The selection of Judah, despite his imperfections, shows that God can use anyone for His purposes. This teaches us that our past does not disqualify us from being used by God. <a href="/topical/t/the_lineage_of_christ.htm">The Lineage of Christ</a> The genealogy points to Jesus as the promised Messiah, fulfilling the prophecies of the Old Testament. This strengthens our faith in the reliability of Scripture. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a> The lives of these patriarchs remind us of the impact our faith and actions can have on future generations. We are called to live in a way that honors God and influences others positively.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) The omission of the names of Ishmael and Esau is explained by the fact, that they were not only not in the line of succession, but were outside the covenant with Abraham--"In Isaac shall thy seed be called" (<a href="/genesis/21-12.htm" title="And God said to Abraham, Let it not be grievous in your sight because of the lad, and because of your female slave; in all that Sarah has said to you, listen to her voice; for in Isaac shall your seed be called.">Genesis 21:12</a>); and Esau had forfeited both the birth-right and the blessing. The brethren of Judah are named, on the other hand, because all who were descended from them had an equal interest in the Messiah.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - Abraham begat Isaac. From Abraham to David the genealogy in St. Matthew agrees with that in <a href="/luke/3.htm">Luke 3</a>. In the other two sections, from Solomon to Zerubbabel, and from Zerubbabel to Christ, there is some difficulty in accounting for the variations, which are considerable. The natural descent of each son from his father is emphasized by the repetition of the word "begat" at every stage (cf., however, ver. 8, note) till we come to Jesus, and then the phrase is varied, "Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus." Judas ( Judah, Revised Version) and his brethren. The addition of these words seems very natural here, because the twelve sons of Jacob were the fathers of the tribes of Israel, and as descended from Abraham were heirs of the promises; and although Judah was the tribe from which the Messiah was to spring, he was to be the glory of the whole of Israel. The same words, "and his brethren," are, however, found in ver. 11, where there is no such reason to account for them. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/1-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Abraham Ἀβραὰμ (Abraam) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_11.htm">Strong's 11: </a> Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch. was the father of ἐγέννησεν (egennēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1080.htm">Strong's 1080: </a> From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate. Isaac, Ἰσαάκ (Isaak) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2464.htm">Strong's 2464: </a> (Hebrew), Isaac, the patriarch. Of Hebrew origin; Isaac, the son of Abraham. Isaac Ἰσαὰκ (Isaak) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2464.htm">Strong's 2464: </a> (Hebrew), Isaac, the patriarch. Of Hebrew origin; Isaac, the son of Abraham. the father of ἐγέννησεν (egennēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1080.htm">Strong's 1080: </a> From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate. Jacob, Ἰακώβ (Iakōb) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2384.htm">Strong's 2384: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jacob, the progenitor of the Israelites. and δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Jacob Ἰακὼβ (Iakōb) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2384.htm">Strong's 2384: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jacob, the progenitor of the Israelites. the father of ἐγέννησεν (egennēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1080.htm">Strong's 1080: </a> From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate. Judah Ἰούδαν (Ioudan) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2455.htm">Strong's 2455: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Judas, the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. brothers. ἀδελφοὺς (adelphous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. 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